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  • East West Players Conservatory Lab Project

    Jul 14, 2007

    The East West Players Studio Conservatory Lab Project is a works-in-progress presentation by students who have completed the Fundamentals of Acting series. Their intensive sequence of classes led by veteran actor and director, Leslie Ishii, culminates in this performance at the National Museum. ''As the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization, East West Players produces outstanding works and education p...

  • Let's Go Fly a Kite!

    Jul 14, 2007

    Target Free Family Saturday For over a thousand years, the Japanese have flown kites made out of bamboo and washi paper and decorated with cultural motifs. Drop in and let your imagination soar as plain pieces of paper, bamboo sticks, and string are transformed into beautiful, high-flying kites! All materials included. FREE! 2007 Target Free Family Saturdays July 14 - Let's Go Fly a Kite! September 8 - Sha...

  • Southern California Ukulele Showcase

    Jul 12, 2007

    Our popular summer concert series kicks off with a celebration of all things "uke." The evening will include performances by Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr., Bill Tapia, Dan "Soybean" Sawyer, Steven Espaniola, Makena, King Kukulele, The Bilgewater Brothers and more. This is definitely one not-to-be-missed concert for ukulele lovers everywhere. Guest Curator: Ali Lexa, Host, KPFK's Ukulele Spotlight. FREE! Made possibl...

  • Akio Morita

    Jul 13, 2007 - Sep 09, 2007

    The Japanese American National Museum will present the exhibition, Akio Morita, this summer from July 13 - September 9, 2007. Developed by members of the Morita family, this exhibit commemorates the remarkable life and achievements of Mr. Akio Morita (1921-1999), co-founder of Sony Corporation. As one of Sony's principal figures, Morita was known as an electronic innovator who changed the way the world sees, hears...

  • U.S. Government Appropriates Federal Funds To Establish National Center For The Preservation Of Democracy At Japanese American National Museum

    Oct 17, 2000

    The Japanese American National Museum and the Chairman of its Board of Governors, The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator from Hawai‘i, announced today the appropriation of $20 million in federal funds to establish the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy which will be affiliated with the National Museum in Los Angeles. The new National Center will be headquartered in the National Museum’...

  • COMING TO TERMS: The Impact of World War II on American Jews and Japanese American Today

    Mar 17, 1998

    COMING TO TERMS: The Impact of World War II on American Jews and Japanese American Today Sunday, March 29, 1998 1 p.m.–5 p.m., reception to follow New York University Law School, Greenberg Lounge 42 Washington Square South FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC As a supplement to the exhibition America’s Concentration Camps: Remembering the Japanese American Experience at Ellis Island Immigration Museum, this pu...

  • American Jewish Committee, Japanese American National Museum Issue Joint Statement About Ellis Island Exhibit Set To Open April 3

    Mar 13, 1998

    The Japanese American National Museum and the American Jewish Committee released the following joint statement today: An exhibit—entitled America’s Concentration Camps: Remembering the Japanese American Experience—chronicling the shameful treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II, will soon open at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Thousands have already seen the exhibit, which was created by and,...

  • The Story Of "Hanamatsuri"

    Mar 05, 1998

    The Japanese American National Museum has added a special program of Hanamatsuri, or Flower Festival, to celebrate of the birth of the Buddha. To learn about this important part of history in a fun way, join Chima, storyteller, actress, and comedienne extraordinaire, as she entertains us with the life story of Buddha through bilingual (English and Japanese) kami shibai, or paper theatre, for free! The festivity is ...

  • Cold Tofu Improv: Tofu's All In The Family

    Mar 05, 1998

    Join us in a celebration of "Family" as Cold Tofu takes us on a journey of exploration. This talented, energetic, multicultural comedy group has an amazing assortment of entertainment techniques that will keep you laughing all night! Join the family fun for free on Thursday, March 26, 1998 from 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum, located at 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Histori...

  • Paper Sculpture Workshop

    Mar 05, 1998

    Come learn how to make innovative paper sculpture arrangements by using colorful paper and folding techniques! Instructor Ryoko Shibata will conduct this free paper sculpture workshop at the Japanese American National Museum, located at 369 East First Street in the Little Tokyo Historic District of Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 21, 1998 from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. For reservations or more information, please call 213.625....